Bank of America Signals $257B Stablecoin Market Entry
The post Bank of America Signals $257B Stablecoin Market Entry appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways: Bank of America joins JPMorgan and Citi in laying groundwork for stablecoin ventures. Regulatory clarity remains the biggest hurdle as the U.S. Congress debates key crypto legislation. Stablecoin market surges to $257B, prompting traditional banks to act after years on the sidelines. The race for dominance in the $257 billion stablecoin market is heating up as Bank of America (BofA) joins a growing list of U.S. financial giants exploring crypto-backed payment solutions. With Congress inching closer to regulatory clarity, legacy institutions are preparing for what could be the most significant shift in payments since the introduction of mobile banking. Read More: First U.S. Bank Issues Stablecoin on a Permissionless Blockchain Bank of America’s Strategic Interest in Stablecoins Bank of America is actively assessing the integration of stablecoins into its payment systems. Speaking during the Q2 earnings call, CEO Brian Moynihan acknowledged the bank has been “doing a lot of work” in the stablecoin space, although he stopped short of confirming a launch date. “You would expect our company to move on that,” Moynihan said, referencing stablecoin initiatives. “But we still need legal clarity before anything concrete can happen.” Moynihan’s remarks represent a departure from earlier in the year, when the bank was more tentative amid weak client demand and an uncertain regulatory regime. Now, Boa appears ready to take action, not the least because the legislative landscape is becoming more favorable. Although no official token or blockchain protocol has been notified, however, unnamed sources point to BofA considering collaboration with the likes of JPMorgan and Citigroup to potentially announce a consortium of stablecoin initiative. Legacy Banks Signal a Broader Shift in Crypto Sentiment Citi, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley Move Forward Citigroup, long known for its global payment infrastructure, confirmed this week that it is considering issuing a Citi-branded…
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Key Takeaways: Bank of America joins JPMorgan and Citi in laying groundwork for stablecoin ventures. Regulatory clarity remains the biggest hurdle as the U.S. Congress debates key crypto legislation. Stablecoin market surges to $257B, prompting traditional banks to act after years on the sidelines. The race for dominance in the $257 billion stablecoin market is heating up as Bank of America (BofA) joins a growing list of U.S. financial giants exploring crypto-backed payment solutions. With Congress inching closer to regulatory clarity, legacy institutions are preparing for what could be the most significant shift in payments since the introduction of mobile banking. Read More: First U.S. Bank Issues Stablecoin on a Permissionless Blockchain Bank of America’s Strategic Interest in Stablecoins Bank of America is actively assessing the integration of stablecoins into its payment systems. Speaking during the Q2 earnings call, CEO Brian Moynihan acknowledged the bank has been “doing a lot of work” in the stablecoin space, although he stopped short of confirming a launch date. “You would expect our company to move on that,” Moynihan said, referencing stablecoin initiatives. “But we still need legal clarity before anything concrete can happen.” Moynihan’s remarks represent a departure from earlier in the year, when the bank was more tentative amid weak client demand and an uncertain regulatory regime. Now, Boa appears ready to take action, not the least because the legislative landscape is becoming more favorable. Although no official token or blockchain protocol has been notified, however, unnamed sources point to BofA considering collaboration with the likes of JPMorgan and Citigroup to potentially announce a consortium of stablecoin initiative. Legacy Banks Signal a Broader Shift in Crypto Sentiment Citi, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley Move Forward Citigroup, long known for its global payment infrastructure, confirmed this week that it is considering issuing a Citi-branded…
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